11 days in Saariselka Itinerary

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

Bring the kids along to Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and Angry Birds Activity Park. Get out of town with these interesting Saariselka side-trips: Inari (Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, &more), Taatsin seita (in Kittila) and Sodankyla (Church of Sodankyla & Museum - Gallery Alariesto). There's still lots to do: hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Saariselka online sightseeing planner.

In December, plan for daily highs up to -7°C, and evening lows to -17°C.